Spokesmen for several major insurers said their companies had begun the subrogation process against Toyota, but little detail concerning the process or scope was offered.

The Travelers Companies Inc. has joined the independent agents' Trusted Choice consumer branding program, becoming the 54th company to do so.

Aon Global Insurance Managers, the captive management division of Aon Corporation, announced the launch of its group captive solutions practice, which will provide risk financing alternatives to Aon's middle-market clients.

A measure in the New York legislature to stiffen the enforcement of distracted driving gained the support of a state insurance association today.

Between one and four hurricanes may hit the U.S. coast, according to a new forecast from a team at University College London in the United Kingdom.

Big auto insurers, who said in February they were reviewing Toyota auto accident claims for subrogation actions involving accelerator problems, have begun moving cases with the carmaker.

The finishing touches are being made on next month's ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum, running May 24-26 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas.

Entries are invited for the "Commercial Insurance Agency of the Year" Award program, run jointly by National Underwriter and American Agent & Broker.